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Trekking in Nepal >> Annapurna Region Trekking >> Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi
Himal is the name given to the feature of the long rising ridge and
its summit that from the southwesterly lower slope of Mount Machhapuchhare,
the famous triangular skyline that is seen from the Phewa Lake at Pokhara.
As we shall soon see from a closer and more westerly vantage point,
the mountain hold win peak - thus its name, Machhapuchhare, which is
English means "Fish tail". Machhapuchhare is the most southerly high
point of the Annapurna Massif, the awesomely majestic grouping of mountains
in the central Himalaya that includes 5 of the 12 highest mountains
in the world - all at close of very close quarters to our route.
An eight-day hiking through the forest and on above the tree line and
on up to from our high altitude camp at 4,100 m. from where there are
the most amazing close quarter's views of all.
Now descending first through the forest, a different route takes us
steeply down to the upper Mardi Khola, the torrent that has been the
ice and the snow of the Mardi Himal. Although remote and still away
from all the much-used trekking routes, our expedition now takes on
the moods of the warm valleys and the friendly villages. Here, as we
make our way along the bank of the Mardi Khola from the hill- side village
of siding, down through the lovely fields, past the simple farms and
over the "interesting" bridges, there is no doubt this indeed the idyllic
Nepali countryside.Acclimatization – after 1000m. Ascent, stay one more
night for acclimatization.
Do not make RAPID ASCENT; don’t go to fast too high.
No alcohol, sleeping pills and smoking.
Drink more fluid 3-4 liter a day clean water – boiled or treated/tea/coffee/soup/juice
etc.
Do not carry heavy packs, 10-12 k.g is ok.
Climb higher sleep lower.
Over 3000m, 300m. ascent a day.
Do not travel alone.
This trek is in the foothills of the Annapurna range. This is one of
a short, easy and beautiful camping trek in the Annapurna region where
the scenery is superb and from the top of the ridge you can see the
whole Annapurna range. The trek goes near to the base of Mt. Machapuchare
(Fish tail).
Trip Highlights
